THE first 300 models of Haval’s new H2 substitute, the Jolion LE, have arrived in Australia forward of the mannequin’s official launch within the second half the 12 months.
Described by Haval as being greater and higher geared up than the outgoing H2, the Jolion would be the second new mannequin from Haval – after the H6 – to journey on the corporate’s new LEMON (Light-weight, Electrification, Multi-purpose, Omni-protection and Community) modular platform.
It can even be the second automobile from Haval to have been designed by ex Land Rover and Ford designer Phil Simmons who has spent the previous three years in China heading up the design group.
Mr Simmons was personally liable for penning automobiles together with the Vary Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, Evoque and Fiesta.
Whereas no pricing or remaining specs for the Jolion have been launched but, it’s anticipated to be priced from about $23,500 for the entry degree Lux, and from $26,500 for the Extremely luxurious variant.
For the second, the LE (Launch Version) can be recognized by a chrome grille and horizontal traces to tell apart it from the total manufacturing automotive coming later within the 12 months that flaunts satin grille trim.
The Jolion sits on a 2700mm wheelbase that’s 140mm longer than the H2 (and solely 38mm shorter than the incoming H6), with a width of 1841mm (up 27mm on the H2), a top of 1619mm (down 91mm on the H2), and a 4472mm total size that’s 107mm longer than its predecessor.
Energy and torque will stay regular at 110kW/210Nm with the turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine being carried over unchanged.
Drive is distributed completely to the entrance wheels by way of a brand new seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission with 4 driving modes on supply: normal, eco, sport and snow.
In accordance with GWM-Haval Australia, normal gear highlights on the Jolion embrace a color LED instrument cluster, head-up show (HUD), camera-based fatigue monitoring and wi-fi charging relying on the variant.
Security specs include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane-departure warning, lane-keep help, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise management, traffic-sign recognition and rear cross-traffic alert as normal throughout the vary.
GWM Australia head of promoting and communications Steve Maciver, mentioned the announcement of the Jolion so sizzling on the heels of detailing the brand new H6 was “indicative of the progress that the model was making.”
Full specs, options and pricing can be introduced nearer to launch within the second half of the 12 months.
